PGWP to Spousal OWP
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Almost certainly not possible. IRCC changed the rules around this a while back. I'm assuming you came to Canada first as a student and your wife got her study permit later. If so, you are classified as the principal foreign national and this means you do not qualify for a SOWP based on your wife's status as either a study permit holder or as a PGWP holder.
Yes. I came to Canada as a study permit holder. I was wondering if you have a source that you could share with me. Thank you so much for your reply.
Thank you again for sharing the source.
I just wanted to clarify that when my wife and I moved to Canada on our study permit, We were not married ( I moved in 2018 and she came here in 20201). In that case, am I going to be still considered as the principal foreign national?
I just wanted to clarify that when my wife and I moved to Canada on our study permit, We were not married ( I moved in 2018 and she came here in 20201). In that case, am I going to be still considered as the principal foreign national?
I think they will apply the rule to you regardless. You can certainly try applying but make sure you have a back-up plan. When does your PGWP expire? Do you qualify for another 18 months under the special policy?
It is going to expire on June 1st, 2023 and I am really worried. My last question, if I apply and get rejected, will I lose my current post-graduate work permit as well?
I see. In that case you don't qualify for the 18 month extension.
If you apply and are rejected, then you will not lose your current PGWP. Your PGWP will remain valid.